Kurt Koehn

Managed the Eastern half of Wisconsin territory for Malarkey Roofing Products, focusing on Milwaukee and the Fox Valley by building contractor relationships and improving product brand awareness and availability. Handled sales administration and reporting using SugarCRM and other tools, and provided product training and presentations.

Led sales, installation, and service for Select Equipment, a national automotive and industrial service equipment dealership. Supported customer service before and after the sale and contributed to sales administration and customer contact management processes.

Developed and marketed a national insurance program to powersports dealers through dealer recruitment and promotion at the point of purchase. Led internal marketing materials development and performed market analysis with frequent national travel.

Directed sales activity and performance for a 16-state region at Pflow, responsible for project management and total performance. Managed dealer selection, training and presentations, trade show participation, and ensured code compliance in coordination with engineering for seismic calculations.

Worked as a Realtor at ERA Kramer Realty Co Inc after completing required pre-license courses and passing national and state examinations. Completed ERA training and MLS computer training and participated in realtor board and MLS membership activities.

Sold automotive service equipment for Miller & Associates with a territory spanning eastern Wisconsin to northern Illinois. Provided collision repair design consultation and supported customers through in-shop and classroom instruction and installation assistance.

Owned and operated a full-service auto repair shop specializing in restorations and complete paint jobs, including insurance claim work and customization. Handled shop operations, office management, sales, customer relations, estimation, employee supervision and training, and performed body shop procedures such as structural repairs, metal work, and painting.

Managed territory and market penetration for Chief Automotive Systems, meeting assigned sales quotas and delivering product demonstrations. Targeted competitive conversions through national accounts sales and trade show participation.

Co-owned Creative Customs, a full-service hot rod shop. Managed and contributed to shop operations during the period listed in the submission.

Managed regional product responsibilities for Earth Tool in support of trenchless utility projects. Covered sales objectives across 22 states west of the Mississippi and coordinated dealer and field engineer support for pipe ramming and pipe bursting activities.

Served as a technical specialist and regional manager for the seven-state southeast territory with KabelSchlepp America. Bridged issues during a distribution transition, increased sales, and worked to secure business from OEM targets and large MRO accounts.

Managed sales for the Glasfloss Juneau plant across the North Central U.S. and Canada. Expanded market share through distribution and developed dealer, wholesaler, and OEM relationships while increasing sales and implementing internal sales department structure.

Consulted for Century 21, controlling the five-county Metro Milwaukee market through market research and broker interviews. Supported regional training and broker support programs and facilitated new locations as well as mergers and acquisitions.

Attended Racine Lutheran High School (1979–1982) and developed extensive technical/trade skills and sales training through manufacturers, franchises, and outside courses.